Cultivation Associate - Flower

The posting, as Curaleaf wrote it

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Title: Cultivation Associate
Pay Rate: $15.25/hr
Location: Mt. Dora, FL
Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt
Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:40 pm

Who You Are

You're excited to work with plants and contribute to a high-performing cultivation team. You enjoy hands-on work, take pride in maintaining quality standards, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You are dependable, detail-oriented, and willing to support both Flower and Harvest operations as business needs require.

What You'll Do

As a Cultivation Associate at Curaleaf, you'll primarily support the Flower department by helping maintain healthy, high-quality plants throughout the flowering stage of cultivation.

Flower (Primary Responsibilities)

• Perform plant maintenance activities including pruning, defoliation, staking, transplanting, and feeding
• Monitor plant health and identify potential issues related to pests, disease, or environmental conditions
• Support irrigation, nutrient delivery, and environmental management processes
• Maintain cultivation records and follow inventory tracking procedures
• Help maximize plant quality, consistency, and yield through attention to detail and adherence to cultivation standards

Harvest Support (As Needed)

• Assist with harvesting plants during large harvest events
• Cut, hang, rack, and prepare plants for drying and curing
• Weigh, label, and record inventory in compliance with state regulations
• Support post-harvest processing while maintaining quality standards

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized workspaces and equipment
• Follow all compliance, safety, and security procedures
• Support team needs and production goals during high-demand periods

What You'll Bring

• An interest in working with plants in a hands-on cultivation environment
• Experience in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, greenhouse operations, or gardening is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A team-oriented mindset and willingness to support cultivation and harvest operations as needed
• Reliability and the ability to follow established processes and production schedules
• Comfort with repetitive tasks and physically active work
• Basic math and measurement skills, including the ability to use a scale
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

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Confidence

Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values

• Lead and Inspire.
• Commit to Win.
• ONE Curaleaf.
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.

***Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas.

***Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate’s immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.